Islamabad (Pakistan), April 12 (ANI): A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Pakistan on Saturday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 1:00 PM IST and was recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, which raises the risk of aftershocks and surface-level damage.
📍 Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.70° N, Longitude: 72.43° E
Location: Pakistan
Depth: 10 km
Magnitude: 5.8
In a post on X, the NCS confirmed:
“EQ of M: 5.3, On: 12/04/2025 13:00:55 IST, Lat: 33.70 N, Long: 72.43 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.”
🔹 Why It Matters:
Shallow earthquakes like this one are often more damaging, as seismic energy has less distance to dissipate before reaching the surface. This can result in stronger ground shaking, posing risks to buildings, infrastructure, and public safety.
🔹 Seismic Hotspot:
Pakistan lies at the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it one of the world’s most seismically active regions. Areas like Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan frequently experience tremors.
🔹 Recent Regional Activity:
This quake follows a series of tremors across the region:
- Tajikistan: Magnitude 4.2 quake at a depth of 110 km earlier today.
- Afghanistan: Magnitude 4.2 quake on April 5, at a depth of 90 km.
No casualties or major damage have been reported so far in the latest Pakistan quake, but authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
Stay tuned for further updates.
(ANI)
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